‘Woods Cop’ author in Gaylord for book signing

May 07, 2010

Joseph Heywood

GAYLORD —

Joseph Heywood, author of seven popular mysteries set in the Upper Peninsula, will sign his latest, “Shadow of the Wolf Tree,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at Saturn Booksellers in downtown Gaylord.

The “Woods Cops” mysteries are based on the lives of Upper Peninsula conservation officers and for the last 10 years, Heywood has spend about a month a year on patrol with the DNR in all kinds of weather, all times of day and under sundry conditions in 35 Michigan counties.

In “Shadow of the Wolf Tree,” Grady Service, Heywood’s protagonist, finds himself fishing on the first day of trout season, only to be interrupted by his dog, Newf, who has found two skulls. Service’s longtime buddy, Tree, is later ambushed, and thus begins one of the strangest cases the service has yet encountered.

“We’re thrilled to have Joe with us in the store again,” said Saturn Booksellers owner Jill Miner. “This event is a ‘sit and sign’ (Heywood will be at a table to sign copies of his books purchased at the bookstore and to meet fans, but will not be reading), so plan to come early, as he has legion fans here in Otsego County, and we expect a line!”

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Heywood graduated from Michigan State University, where he played lacrosse for three years, served in the Air Force, completed course work for an master’s in English Literature at Western Michigan University and worked for the Upjohn Company (now Pfizer) for 30 years, retiring as vice president for worldwide public relations.

Heywood’s signing is free and open to the public.

For more information on this or any other of Saturn Booksellers’ events, call 732-8899 or visit the store at 133 W. Main St. in downtown Gaylord, or on the Web, www.saturnbooksellers.com.